Older Persons Comprehensive Counseling Assistance Act of 1983

Summary

Older Persons Comprehensive Counseling Assistance Act of 1983 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to add "Title VII - Comprehensive Counseling Assistance." Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1988 for specified programs under this Act. Directs the United States Commissioner on Aging to collect, analyze, and disseminate information related to counseling services for older persons. Requires each State desiring a grant under this Act to submit a comprehensive State plan for providing counseling assistance to the elderly. Requires such plan to conform to specified criteria. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to States having such approved plans based on statewide needs and priorities. Permits the use of grants to fund counseling assistance outreach programs, preretirement counseling programs, career counseling assistance programs, referral services, community activities, and counseling for families of sick and disabled senior citizens. Sets forth requirements for State programs and for State training and retraining programs for counseling personnel. Directs the Commissioner on Aging to contract with postsecondary educational institutions and area agencies on aging for the purpose of providing needed training and retraining of counseling personnel. Directs the Commissioner on Aging to carry out a program of demonstration and evaluation for specified purposes, including: (1) identification of existing effective practices in counseling older persons; (2) identification of areas where further development is needed; and (3) development of model training programs for professional counselors.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 March 1983

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